TV series
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
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Westside premiered May 31, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
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Episode 1
Rita and Ted return from their holiday to a rude surprise and Wolf gone. Rita distracts herself by waging war on the new neighbours, And Ted is dealt a blow he probably saw coming.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Jessie Lawrence, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell, Pierre Beasley, Elizabeth Dowden, Matthew Arbuckle, Laura McGoldrick, Ella Shirtcliffe
Episode 2
Lefty is a desperate man and Ted is dragged along for the ride. The gang has to look to the past if they have hopes of a future.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Katlyn Wong, Geoff Dolan, Jessie Lawrence, Jason Hodzelmans, Laura McGoldrick
Episode 3
Wolf grows dissatisfied with his career, but it turns out that is the least of his problems. A sexy blast from Rita's prison past arrives with dangerous intentions.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Jessie Lawrence, Jodie Dorday, Pierre Beasley, Tonci Pivac, Kirsten Ibbetson, Laura Hill, Dean O'Gorman, Glen Levy
Episode 4
Guilt over Evan is tearing Rita and Wolf apart. McCarthy feels compromised by his lady's past. A fateful meeting at the forbidden dairy leads to fireworks.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Jessie Lawrence, Beth Allen, Jodie Dorday, Elizabeth Dowden, Matthew Arbuckle, Kirsten Ibbetson
Episode 5
Rita may have finally found her match. Fear forces Bilkey in too deep. A means to an end changes everything.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Jodie Dorday, Samson Chan-Boon, Shoshana McCallum, Lily Powell, Matthew Arbuckle, Kirsten Ibbetson, Tama Jarman
Episode 6
Bert is deceived and destroyed. Rita proves there's no fury like a woman scorned, and Wolf ups his game.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by James Griffin, Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Pierre Beasley, Elizabeth Dowden, Matthew Arbuckle, Kirsten Ibbetson, Glen Levy
Episode 7
Wolf plays with the big boys. Rita gets under Cheryl's skin. A last minute change of plans may cost everything.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by Nick WardGuest stars Lily Powell, Matthew Arbuckle, Salomé Grace Neely, Ella Shirtcliffe, Glen Levy
Episode 8
Rita makes a deal with some devils, and Mike buckles when his personal and private lives collide.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Lily Powell, Elizabeth Dowden, Daryl Habraken, Matthew Arbuckle, Tonci Pivac, Glen Levy
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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